This position provides clinical data for monitoring and improving clinical performance; including abstraction of certain clinical quality metrics needed to meet core measures abstraction, ongoing accrediting, registry abstraction and regulatory standards. This position works closely with clinical leadership at the system and facility level to support ongoing clinical abstraction and performance improvement activities. All work processed by the incumbent is considered confidential and protected from discovery, pursuant to state statutes.

Essential Functions

Abstracts clinical data and develops data collection tools for population specific or focused review while maintaining clinical knowledge in practice guidelines and standards.

Maintains data integrity through knowledge of department, facility wide and regulatory indicators, system initiatives, benchmarking standards, review of data for problem identification and significance and follow up as appropriate.

Utilizes electronic data systems both clinical and financial, and assists with creating reports needed for improvement activities and reappointment of medical staff. Assists and supports peer review activities, when appropriate.

Maintains expertise and acts as a resource in clinical data abstraction for CMS and TJC core measures, STS, ACC and other facility or clinical registries.

Acts as a resource for new personnel.

Acts as a consultant and subject matter expert for designated clinical area(s). Acts as a consultant and subject matter expert for clinical quality metric requirements.

Participates in implementation of standardized clinical practices and criteria at the system and facility level. Develops and analyzes data for administrative and clinical decision making related to clinical performance of expected practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a current Registered Nurse (R.N.) license.

Requires a strong clinical background and knowledge as typically obtained through a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting, preferably within a major health care organization or health system setting. Requires highly developed critical thinking and problem solving skills and the ability to analyze complex medical cases to determine if peer review is warranted. Requires ability to work autonomously, within a complex and quickly changing environment. Must have good communication skills. Must have strong organization skills and be able to work independently.

You want to change the health care industry – one life at a time. You belong here. You’re excited to be part of the dramatic changes happening in the health care field. In fact, you thrive on change. But you also understand that excellent, compassionate patient care is the true measure of the success of these changes. You belong at Banner Health. Our award-winning, comprehensive health system includes 23 hospitals in seven western states, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, a network of physician practices and much more. Throughout our system, skilled, compassionate professionals use the latest technology to change the way care is provided. If you’re looking to be a key contributor to a forward-looking organization, you’ll experience a wide variety of professional advantages: •Our vision for changing the future of health care gives you the opportunity to leverage your abilities to achieve something historic. •Our expansive system offers you an unmatched variety of clinical settings – from large urban trauma center to small rural hospital, ambulatory to home health. Our system also includes hospitals specializing in cancer, heart health and pediatrics. •Our many loc...ations also translate into a broad selection of exciting and rewarding lifestyle options – from the big city to the wide-open spaces. •Our commitment to healthcare innovation means you always have the latest technologies at your fingertips to help you provide the finest care possible. •The size, success and growth of our system provide you with the stability and options to pursue your desired career path. •Our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offer you options to complement your unique needs.